Hobo Helsinki vs Hotel Fabian
Both are in Helsinki, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kluuvi
Hobo Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 6 of 6
Hotel★★★★Kaartinkaupunki
Hotel Fabian
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hobo Helsinki
It leads in 6 of 6 categories. 540 m apart.
Choose Hobo Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.9)
- to walk to the sights (460 m / 990 m)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Hotel Fabian if you want
- breakfast included
Why is Hobo Helsinki better than Hotel Fabian?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2530 m closer to the city centre−530 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 5More guest reviews (216 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
- 66 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Hotel Fabian better than Hobo Helsinki?
- 1Includes free breakfast
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hobo Helsinki vs Hotel Fabian: which hotel is better? | Hobo Helsinki | Hotel Fabian |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +3.0 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 2.6 +1.1 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.0 +1.7 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.4 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 216 +160 | 56 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 8% +41% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 460 m −530 m | 990 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km −330 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 330 m −320 m | 650 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 +7 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 19 +6 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
540 m apart
Hobo Helsinki: city centre: 460 m, nearest station Metro Helsingin yliopisto: 330 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 17 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Fabian: city centre: 990 m, nearest station HSL 0407 Ritarihuone: 650 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 17 km, beach: 2.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hobo Helsinki or Hotel Fabian: common questions
Which is better, Hobo Helsinki or Hotel Fabian?
Hobo Helsinki leads in 6 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hobo Helsinki or Hotel Fabian?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hobo Helsinki is closer: 460 m from the centre, against 990 m for Hotel Fabian.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hobo Helsinki is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Fabian is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Hobo Helsinki and Hotel Fabian?
The two hotels are 540 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score